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About Vitamin B-1The B-vitamins are required for energy production and the synthesis and metabolism of various biological substances.Severe B-1 deficiencies, which occur mainly in alcoholics and people on bizarre diets, result in a potentially fatal condition called ?beriberi?. Lesser deficiencies, which can be caused by pregnancy, hyperthyroidism, regular strenuous exercise, and other stresses, are associated with generalized muscle weakness and mental confusion. Vitamin B-1 is involved in the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, from nerve cells, and plays an important role in maintaining the health of the nervous system and heart muscle.

About Vitamin B-2The B-vitamins are required for energy production and the synthesis and metabolism of various biological substances.Major B-2 deficiencies can be caused by low consumption of milk, chronic alcoholism, or chronic diarrhea, and result in lesions of the skin and digestive tract, and nervous disorders. Minor deficiencies ? sometimes caused by pregnancy, lactation, birth control pills, and regular strenuous exercise ? can have, as symptoms, numbness and decreased sensitivity, oily scaly skin rashes, inflammation of the tongue and lips; and red, itchy, oversensitive eyes.

About Vitamin B-3Vitamin B-3 (niacin) is a combination of two different compounds ? nicotinic acid and nicotinamide ? which are interconverted in the body, and which are needed for the production of NAD, a cofactor for more than 200 different metabolic enzymes. Although the body can also make NAD from tryptophan, niacin is a much more efficient precursor. Severe B-3 deficiency is called ?pellagra?, the symptoms of which are: diarrhea, dementia, dermatitis and death. B-3 supplementation is of value not only to prevent pellagra, but also to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and to prevent heart attacks and strokes. B-3 supplements (along with the other B-vitamins) are widely used to ensure maximum metabolic capacity during strenuous exercise, and simply to serve as cheap insurance against the mental and physical lapses that could result from minor and temporary niacin deficiencies.

About Vitamin B-6Vitamin B-6 is a cofactor for about 70 enzymes, mostly involved with protein, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.B-6 deficiency, usually the result of pregnancy, alcoholism, or drug interactions, can cause inflammation of the mouth and lips, irritability, depression, and confusion. Clinical research supports the use of this vitamin for:improving mood and nerve conduction increasing muscular performance reducing blood levels of homocysteine lowering risk of cardiovascular disease decreasing the incidence of kidney stones.

About Vitamin CVitamin C is an essential cofactor for enzymes involved in the synthesis of collagen ? the chief structural protein in muscles, vascular tissues, skin, bones and cartilage ? and also plays roles in the synthesis of hormones and neurotransmitters, in immunity, and in prevention of oxidative damage. Major vitamin C deficiency weakens vascular tissue ? a condition called ?scurvy? ? and causes widespread capillary bleeding, bleeding gums, and loosening of the teeth. Lesser deficiencies can be caused by insufficient C intake, physical or psychological stress, smoking, alcohol use, and infections. Symptoms include fatigue, lassitude, loss of appetite, drowsiness, insomnia, irritability, and lowered immunity. According to clinical studies, vitamin C suppresses cancer, heart disease, Parkinson?s, and Alzheimer?s; it speeds wound healing. In other studies, vitamin C supplementation (at 1000 mg/day or more) consistently decreased the incidence, symptoms, and duration of colds, and reduced the risk of pneumonia by 80%. In a study of 700 students, Vitamin C (at 1000 mg/hour for the first 6 hours followed by 3000 mg/day) reduced cold and flu symptoms by 85%. ABOUT THE POWDER FORM: A level quarter teaspoon of Vitamin C powder weighs about 1200 mg.ABOUT THE TIME-RELEASE FORM: The body can absorb only about 400 mg of unassisted vitamin C during a several-hour period. The time-release form parcels out the dose, improving absorption and duration of action. Lysine and magnesium are added for synergy in preventing certain conditions such as asthma attacks.

About Vitamin E Tocotrienol ComplexVitamin E is the collective name for eight compounds found in nature: four tocopherols and four tocotrienols, all identified by the prefixes ?alpha?, ?beta?, ?gamma? and ?delta?. The best-known role of vitamin E is that of an antioxidant ? i.e., protection of body?s tissues from damaging oxidative processes which arise both from normal metabolism and from toxic agents. In terms of antioxidant activity, the alpha-tocopherol form has been considered the most active; but recent research suggests that the other chemical forms may actually be equivalent or superior. A mixture appears to offer the best protection. The tocotrienols have been shown in recent studies to have additional roles that do not seem to depend upon their antioxidant properties. For example, dramatic improvements in cholesterol levels in the blood have been achieved with tocotrienol supplementation. And gamma-tocotrienol has proved to be an inhibitor of the growth of liver, breast, and prostate cancers. Vitamin E supplements have been promoted for a variety of ailments. Applications for which there is scientific support include: tardive dyskinesia, restless leg syndrome, eye inflammation, preeclampsia, Alzheimer?s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, stroke, cataracts, retinopathy, macular degeneration, and male infertility.